| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Grow for foliage |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: Sap may cause skin irritation in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Shade Affects Color by krancmm | May 21, 2012 9:31 AM | 1 |
| I suspect these 2 pics are Acalypha by purpleinopp | Dec 29, 2021 2:33 PM | 2 |
